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RFK Jr.’s Vow to Take On Big Food Could Face Resistance (17-11-2024)
Processed foods are in the cross hairs of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., but battling major companies could collide with President-elect Donald J. Trump’s corporate-friendly goals.
How Bluesky, Alternative to X and Facebook, Is Handling Growth (17-11-2024)
The fledgling social media site has been flooded with new users since the election. It hasn’t all been easy.
Maharashtra polls: As Maratha, OBCs face off, Pankaja Munde speaks of unity (17-11-2024)
Pankaja, who has addressed around 40 rallies, tries to connect with voters, and says, “don’t be disheartened if I am not contesting. I will take care of your all issues”. On attempts being made to polarise voters on caste and religious lines, Pankaja told ET that she looks at all voters as her own. “That’s what my father has taught me and people from all faith have voted for me.”
Third eye: J&K’s new buzzword, goodbye my captain & thinking on her feet (17-11-2024)
Jammu and Kashmir’s government offices are grappling with confusion surrounding the ‘Transaction of Business Rules’, leading to bureaucratic delays. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court Registry paid tribute to former Chief Justice DY Chandrachud with a special booklet commemorating his legacy. In Maharashtra, politician Supriya Sule demonstrated quick thinking by avoiding a potentially controversial photo opportunity at a rally.
Maharashtra polls: Three leading candidates have Congress roots in Savner Assembly constituency (17-11-2024)
Entrenched former Congress minister and four-term MLA Sunil Kedar this time is in the role of being the prime mover of the campaign of Congress candidate Anuja Kedar, his wife. His was not a voluntary retirement but a forced exit after his conviction and jailing in a cooperative bank scam case.
Modi building wall between Gujarati and others: Uddhav (17-11-2024)
Uddhav Thackeray, speaking at a rally in Mumbai, accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah of prioritizing Gujarat over other states. He alleged that they are creating a divide between Gujaratis and the rest of the country, likening it to building a wall that will be difficult to dismantle.
Maharashtra polls: It’s tight, but there’s no rebel and I will win, says Prithviraj Chavan on Karad South seat (17-11-2024)
The constituency has been known as a Congress bastion for several decades which the BJP hopes to change this time. BJP’s candidate is Atul Bhosle, who is not a novice in the constituency. Bhosle, whose family runs a sugar factory as a medical college, has contested twice against Chavan since 2014. While Bhosle lost both times, the BJP and Bhosle have been taking confidence from Chavan’s declining winning margins and Bhosle’s improved performance.
No end, houses of 5 more MLAs set afire (17-11-2024)
Following the discovery of six bodies in Manipur, violence erupted as mobs targeted the homes of government officials, including the chief minister. Security forces responded to protesters with tear gas and rubber bullets, leading to injuries. A curfew is in place, and internet access has been restricted in several districts.
FPIs withdrew Rs 22,420 cr from equities in Nov (17-11-2024)
Foreign investors have pulled out Rs 22,420 crore from the Indian equity market so far this month, owing to high domestic stock valuations, increasing allocations to China, and the rising US dollar as well as Treasury yields. With this sell-off, Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have recorded a total outflow of Rs 15,827 crore in 2024 so far. As liquidity tightens, FPI inflows are expected to remain subdued in the short term.